Elaida

Chapter 40 - The Web Tightens

Elaida — aliases: Aes Sedai, Elaida Sedai

Elaida sits knitting behind the throne, observing Rand with intense scrutiny. She questions his origins and his sword, then delivers a Foretelling that Rand stands at the heart of the world's coming pain and division. She demands to remain in the palace to study him further.

Chapter 41 - Old Friends and New Threats

Elaida

Mentioned by Rand as the source of trouble due to her position as Morgase's advisor, and by Master Gill in the context of the political tension in Caemlyn.